Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.8 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 178.9 in | 14.5 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 73.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4531 lb. | 3971 lb. | 560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.2 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.4 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 47.4 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 32.1 | 11.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Dodge Nitro.